Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellowships is offered by Royal Academy of Engineering. 2026 stage one closed on 25 August; second-stage deadlines were 22 or 29 September. Next call not announced. Historical deadline field holds stage one; stage two deadlines and route-specific amounts are explained in the content.
Enterprise Fellowships at a glance
- Provider: Royal Academy of Engineering
- Destination: United Kingdom
- Level: Professional or non-degree fellowship
- Eligibility: Researcher at eligible UK/Ireland institution spinning out technology, or qualifying recent graduate building a startup; UK/Ireland base, protectable engineering/technology innovation, CEO commitment and right to work.
- Funding: 2026 researcher route £75,000 (up to £60,000 salary, at least £15,000 innovation support); recent graduate route £50,000. Training, mentoring and Enterprise Hub access included.
- Status: 2026 stage one closed on 25 August; second-stage deadlines were 22 or 29 September. Next call not announced.
Current call and application dates
2026 stage one closed on 25 August; second-stage deadlines were 22 or 29 September. Next call not announced. Historical call: 2027. Older dates belong in the historical fields and should not be interpreted as a live application deadline.
Eligibility and study fit
Researcher at eligible UK/Ireland institution spinning out technology, or qualifying recent graduate building a startup; UK/Ireland base, protectable engineering/technology innovation, CEO commitment and right to work. Separate researcher and recent-graduate routes have different grant amounts and conditions. Current citizenship alone does not determine eligibility.
Historical deadline field holds stage one; stage two deadlines and route-specific amounts are explained in the content.
Funding and costs
2026 researcher route £75,000 (up to £60,000 salary, at least £15,000 innovation support); recent graduate route £50,000. Training, mentoring and Enterprise Hub access included. It does not fund a degree; eligible applicants develop an innovation and business. Visa sponsorship is not promised. Funding terms must be checked again if a future cycle opens.
How to apply or check the next call
- Choose the researcher or recent-graduate route and verify UK/Ireland base and work rights.
- Read the next Academy applicant guidance.
- Prepare innovation, IP and venture evidence.
- Submit stage one; stage two follows only where invited.
Use the official provider information for the current rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Enterprise Fellowships currently open for applications?
2026 stage one closed on 25 August; second-stage deadlines were 22 or 29 September. Next call not announced. The previous deadline is historical. Wait for a new official call before applying. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for the Enterprise Fellowships opportunity?
Applicants must be based in the UK or Ireland, have the right to work in the UK, and lead a protectable engineering or technology venture. Researchers use the spinout route; recent graduates use the startup route. Pakistani nationals may qualify if they meet the chosen route and work-rights conditions.
What benefits are included in the Enterprise Fellowships award?
2026 researcher route £75,000 (up to £60,000 salary, at least £15,000 innovation support); recent graduate route £50,000. Training, mentoring and Enterprise Hub access included. These details belong to a prior or historical call, so a later award may differ. It does not fund a degree; eligible applicants develop an innovation and business.
What did this scholarship historically cover?
These benefits belong to an earlier verified programme cycle and must be reconfirmed if a new call opens.
2026 researcher route £75,000 (up to £60,000 salary, at least £15,000 innovation support); recent graduate route £50,000. Training, mentoring and Enterprise Hub access included. It does not fund a degree; eligible applicants develop an innovation and business. Visa sponsorship is not promised.
Other verified benefits
2026 researcher route £75,000 (up to £60,000 salary, at least £15,000 innovation support); recent graduate route £50,000. Training, mentoring and Enterprise Hub access included.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
It does not fund a degree; eligible applicants develop an innovation and business. Visa sponsorship is not promised.
Who was historically eligible?
These rules describe an earlier programme cycle. A future call may change eligible countries, fields or admission requirements.
Researcher at eligible UK/Ireland institution spinning out technology, or qualifying recent graduate building a startup; UK/Ireland base, protectable engineering/technology innovation, CEO commitment and right to work.
Researcher at eligible UK/Ireland institution spinning out technology, or qualifying recent graduate building a startup; UK/Ireland base, protectable engineering/technology innovation, CEO commitment and right to work. Separate researcher and recent-graduate routes have different grant amounts and conditions. Current citizenship alone does not determine eligibility.
Eligible countries
No nationality restriction, but applicants must be currently based in the UK or Ireland and able to remain and work legally in the UK for the fellowship.
Language requirements
Working English for the programme; consult new call for formal requirements.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- CV or résumé
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- Research proposal
- Portfolio
What should you do next?
- Choose the researcher or recent-graduate route and verify UK/Ireland base and work rights.
- Read the next Academy applicant guidance.
- Prepare innovation, IP and venture evidence.
- Submit stage one; stage two follows only where invited.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Enterprise Fellowships currently open for applications?
2026 stage one closed on 25 August; second-stage deadlines were 22 or 29 September. Next call not announced. The previous deadline is historical. Wait for a new official call before applying. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for the Enterprise Fellowships opportunity?
Applicants must be based in the UK or Ireland, have the right to work in the UK, and lead a protectable engineering or technology venture. Researchers use the spinout route; recent graduates use the startup route. Pakistani nationals may qualify if they meet the chosen route and work-rights conditions.
What benefits are included in the Enterprise Fellowships award?
2026 researcher route £75,000 (up to £60,000 salary, at least £15,000 innovation support); recent graduate route £50,000. Training, mentoring and Enterprise Hub access included. These details belong to a prior or historical call, so a later award may differ. It does not fund a degree; eligible applicants develop an innovation and business.